Specialist IS Architect – Workday Payroll

We are hiring for a Workday Payroll Specialist role. Role:

Specialist IS Architect – Workday Payroll Location:

PAN India (Remote) Experience:

10–15 Years Employment Type:

Contract to Hire Contract Duration:

Initial 3 Months

Job Responsibilities Collaborate with Product Managers and System Architects to manage Workday Payroll configuration and analysis across assigned regions Translate complex payroll and compliance requirements into Workday Payroll configuration logic Configure and maintain earnings, deductions, pay components, payroll inputs, costing allocations, and calculation rules Set up and validate federal, state, and local tax configurations in compliance with payroll legislation Manage payroll business processes, retro pay setups, off-cycle payments, and payroll event processing Partner with HR and Finance teams to align payroll costing and General Ledger integrations Define and execute testing scripts and acceptance criteria for payroll changes and releases Ensure end-to-end payroll accuracy through integrations with Time Tracking, Benefits, and Financials Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and recommend configuration-level corrections Support payroll audits, compliance reviews, and reporting through accurate documentation Conduct configuration walkthroughs and knowledge transfer sessions for stakeholders Required Skills & Experience Minimum 7+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience Strong experience with US, Canada, and Puerto Rico payroll Expertise in earnings, deductions, tax setup, retro pay, and payroll costing Experience managing end-to-end payroll setup, testing, and validation Strong understanding of payroll compliance, taxation, and wage and hour laws Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills Strong stakeholder communication skills Workday Payroll certification preferred Experience working in Agile delivery environments Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting multi-country or large-scale payroll operations Familiarity with Workday integrations such as financial systems, payroll vendors, or tax authorities Understanding of parallel testing, audit controls, and payroll reporting frameworks Interested candidates can share their resumes or reach out for more details. #WorkdayPayroll #WorkdayJobs #PayrollJobs #ContractJobs #RemoteJobs #Hiring